The objectives of the meeting are:
Capacity building on taxation and illicit trade in tobacco products.
Presentations on the commission proposals on taxation and the chair’s text on illicit trade in tobacco products
Developing a Health Perspective on Taxation of Tobacco Products
Please note that accommodation and travel expenses will not be covered by the organisers.
A limited number of travel grants to cover travel and accommodation are available for tobacco control advocates, economists and professionals with an interest in tax policy and health issues from the “EU-12”1. Priority will be given to applicants with a demonstrable track record and interest in tobacco control and tax and illicit trade issues. Should you wish to apply for a grant, please contact smokefree.partnership@ersnet.org by 14 July 2008.
Please note that places are limited.
For more information
Please visit the Smokefree partnership website
and the European Respiratory Society website
Tax_and_illicit_trade_seminar_September_2008.pdf
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